True Sunlight

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell provide updates on the case of Chris Skinner's suspicious death, Buster Murdaugh’s defamation case, Johnnie James’ suspicious/not suspicious death and the capital murder charge against Lee Gilley for the death of his pregnant wife Christa Bauer Gilley.

[3:37] Hear the latest developments in the tragic and suspicious 2021 drowning death of Chris Skinner, the quadriplegic husband of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, “Pastor” John-Paul Miller’s girlfriend, Suzi. In 2024 — after watching video footage of Skinner’s final moments and seeing that it didn’t seem like his drowning was an “accident” — Mandy and Liz called on the Myrtle Beach Coroner’s Office to reopen its investigation into Skinner’s death.  This past week, that second investigation was finally announced publicly. 

[18:21] Also on the episode, Buster Murdaugh calls on a federal judge to reconsider his order to split Murdaugh’s defamation case against Netflix, Warner Brothers and other defendants. Buster’s argument? He’ll be presenting evidence to the court proving that he didn’t kill Stephen Smith — a gay teenager left for dead on a Hampton County road — including DEPOSITIONS of people who have “personal knowledge” of the events that led to Stephen’s death in July 2015. Will Buster end up the hero in bringing justice to the Stephen Smith case? 

[33:35] Plus, an update on men’s rights fan Lee Gilley, who is accused of killing his wife and unborn baby in Houston, Texas, and lying about it. Why is it taking the state so long to indict him and should we be concerned? 

[50:42] Finally, a correction in the Jane Doe No. 1 case against JP Miller and an appeal for information.

Let's dive in... 🥽🦈

Episode Resource Links

Remembering Chris Skinner FB Group

Former Harris County DA Kim Ogg on Fox News Video

Kristen Chavez Change.org Petition

In Loving Memory of Christa GoFundMe

Connect with Randy Hood: [email protected] or 855-326-1091

Connect with Mark Tinsley: [email protected] or 803-584-7676

Referenced Previous Episodes: TSP 88 & Defamation Dive No. 2 (TSP 70)

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After hearing news about the latest plot twist in the Mica Francis case, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are taking another look into the day Mica allegedly took her own life in a North Carolina swamp and the mysterious “witness” to her very last moments … who turned up dead last week.

The story of Johnnie Jacobs — aka the “fisherman” who heard Mica crying until it was stopped by what he said was a single gunshot — raised a lot of red flags over the past year after he admitted taking Mica’s purse, leaving the park and then returning with it to hand over to police. From the start, his story was strange and filled with curious inconsistencies, causing followers of Mica’s case to question whether he was connected to Mica’s husband, Myrtle Beach pastor and accused child rapist and sexual assaulter John-Paul Miller. 

On Friday, he died in a two-car crash, leading to the biggest red flag of all … is this evidence that Johnnie Jacobs knew too much?

Also on today’s episode, Mandy and Liz share updates in the Jane Doe No. 1 case against JP Miller, as well on JP’s latest legal loss, after settling with a random woman he sued over nothing.

Switching gears, Mandy and Liz bring you an important conversation with Karl Stoller, the father of Dallas Stoller, as he shares his frustrations with the justice system's handling of her alleged rapist Bowen Turner and his third parole violation.

Karl recounts being silenced at a hearing and expresses his deep concerns about the continued leniency shown to Bowen, a Good Ole Boy with a disturbing pattern of behavior Join us as we shine a "true sunlight" on these troubling cases and the persistent issues plaguing the legal landscape in South Carolina and beyond.

This episode is jam-packed with updates... so let's dive in... 🥽🦈 

Links and Resources

Beth Braden’s FB Post - Sanctions Against JP Miller Settlement

Jane Doe No. 1 & Jane Doe No. 2 Lawsuits against JP Miller and Wayne Miller

Liz Farrell’s FB Post - JP Miller’s Reply and Counterclaim

“Fisherman who found Mica Miller’s belongings in North Carolina reportedly killed in car wreck” - WBTW, March 15, 2025

Justice for Dallas

Referenced Episodes: COJ 122, MMP 40, & TSP 72

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This week, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — with the help of reporter and researcher Beth Braden — share Part One of the elusive 1989 WPDE investigative news report on the sexual allegations against JP Miller’s father (exclusively obtained by LunaShark Media through a whole lot of peskiness. Up until today this news segment hasn’t been available to the public … possibly since 1993 when it last aired in the Florence and Myrtle Beach areas.

Today, we dive in deep on previously unknown information about alleged sex predator Wayne Miller and the cover-up that he and his colleagues appeared to take part in.

Also on the show, Horry County Police Department reopens its (pathetic) investigation into the 2023 shooting death of North Carolina man Scott Spivey. On Wednesday — just one day after the resignation of Horry County assistant police chief Brandon Strickland — Horry County announced that there were unresolved questions in the closed case and it was being referred to the FBI. What’s weird is that Strickland appears to have been friends with at one of the shooters, North Myrtle Beach restaurant owner Weldon Boyd. And what’s even more strange is the case already underwent a review by SLED and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson’s office. Does does this mean there’s a chance of Scott’s family seeing justice?

Episode Resources

Connect with Randy Hood: [email protected] or 855-326-1091

Connect with Mark Tinsley: [email protected] or 803-584-7676

2023 shooting death of North Carolina man Scott Spivey

Jane Doe No. 1 & Jane Doe No. 2 Lawsuits against JP Miller and Wayne Miller

“SC pastor’s father calls Mica Miller a ‘very, very sick woman,’ bashes claims son drove her to suicide: report” - NY Post, May 16, 2024

Premium Links

Bowen Turner’s Arrest Warrant - Feb 11, 2025

Wayne Miller’s Arrest Warrant Affidavit - May 22, 2014

TSP 90

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This week, investigative journalists — Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — broke news that a second Jane Doe case had been filed against Myrtle Beach pastor John-Paul Miller, accusing him of sexually abusing a 14-year-old student at Cathedral Hall Academy (formerly known as Grand Strand Academy), a school owned JP’s father Wayne Miller, who is named as a co-defendant in the case. 

In 1999, when JP Miller was 20 years old he allegedly molested the child after inviting her to play piano with him alone in the church sanctuary. The girl told a teacher about what JP allegedly did and instead of the school offering the child help, she was forced to write “I will not lie about JP Miller” 5,000 times. 

Mandy and Liz break down the latest allegations against the Millers and share text messages between JP, his ex-wife and Mica from 2022 or before that addresses the child sexual abuse allegations against JP. 

Also on the show, part one of the history of the Millers’ alleged scheme to use their school as a staging ground for abuse. Plus an update on the Justice for Mica protesters and JP’s frivolous lawsuits against them.

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Premium Links and Resources

Mandy & David on Set - Mandy’s Instagram, March 4, 2025

Go follow Erin Lee Carr & Michael D. Fuller on Instagram!

“Bible college founder’s guilty pleas illustrate dramatic fall from grace” - The Sun News, Sept 3, 2014

“The History of the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base’s Transformation” - Visit Myrtle Beach

Mica’s List & Mica’s Law

Referenced Episodes: COJ 120

Premium Resources

Jane Doe No. 1 Lawsuit & Liz Farrell’s LUNASHARK Article

Jane Doe No. 2 Lawsuit & Beth Braden’s LUNASHARK Article

Susan & Wayne Miller’s Divorce Documents - 2001 to 2009

Allison William’s Emergency Custody Motion - May 28, 2024

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Investigative journalists — Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell — broke major news this past Tuesday with the announcement that Myrtle Beach pastor JP Miller has been accused of raping a 15-year-old girl at his father’s church, Cathedral Baptist Church (formerly All Nations Church), in 1998 and again sexually assaulting her in 2023. 

The lawsuit was filed by Jane Doe No. 1 against John-Paul Miller, Reginald Wayne Miller, and their churches, including Solid Rock Ministries. Mandy and Liz share details of the lawsuit while connecting the dots on what was happening in JP’s life at the time. 

Plus, they sit for an interview with Rock Hill attorney Randy Hood of McGowan, Hood, Felder and Phillips law firm, who is representing Jane, to learn more about Jane’s case and what the world of litigating institutional child sexual abuse looks like. Hood is no stranger to suing churches on behalf of sexual assault victims. He also represents clients in the case against Morningstar Fellowship Church in Fort Mill, South Carolina. 

On Tuesday, Mandy and Liz also broke the very important news that attorney Mark Tinsley from the Murdaugh Murders trial — aka Zero Dark Tinsley and Tiger Tinsley — is also representing Jane in her case against the Millers. 

Also on the show, JP Miller appeared in Magistrate Court on Wednesday for a hearing related to seven of his cases against protesters and … well, he did a terrible job, as expected… The premium extended episode includes a play-by-play featuring the most pertinent highlights. 

Special thanks to Ben from Artistic Eye Productions based in Summerville, SC for covering the Magistrate Court Proceedings 

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Episode Resources

Liz Farrell’s Breaking News FB Post - Feb 20, 2025

Mica Francis Case Overview

“Pastors JP Miller and Wayne Miller Accused Of Sexual Abuse Targeting Minors In New Lawsuit” - Liz Farrell, Feb 25, 205

Referenced Episodes: TSP 50, 51, 53, 57, 59, 60 and 64

Study by Dr. Abel Harlow

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JP Miller’s Magistrate Court Filings

Melissa Mancari’s Motion to Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit - Feb 14, 2025

Jane Doe’s Lawsuit Against JP Miller - Feb 25, 2025

JP Miller’s ABHAN 1998 Docs

JP Miller’s Pardon Application - 2021 and Certificate of Pardon - 2022

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Investigative journalists — Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have encountered one of the strangest things they’ve ever seen from a murder suspect who hasn’t even been arraigned yet … a campaign website! 

Last week a listener sent in a tip about former South Carolina resident Lee Gilley, who is facing a Capital Murder charge in Houston, Texas, in the October 2024 death of his wife, Christa Bauer and their unborn child. A website had been published about Lee and his life as an apparently flawless human being incapable of murder. It’s yet another brazen move from an entitled good ole boy who thinks the normal procedures of the justice system don’t apply to him. 

Also on the show, a follow-up on the YouTube creator who is being sued by JP Miller. Plus, updates on Bowen Turner’s alleged parole violations and Buster Murdaugh’s defamation case. Plus, we'll update you on the latest in the Peter J. Strauss case who's sentencing is set for 2pm on February 20th in Charleston. 

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Resources

“John-Paul Miller closed his Myrtle Beach church last fall. The property just sold for $2.15M.” - Feb 17, 2025

Referenced Past Episodes: TSP 29, 38, 44, & 86 

Premium Documents:

Bowen Turner’s Arrest Warrant - Feb 11, 2025

Bowen Turner Hearing Transcript - Sept 25, 2024

Buster Murdaugh - Order to Sever & Remand - Feb 19, 2025

Jan Lancaster Restraining Order Appeal - Nov 12, 2024

Melissa Mancari Defamation Lawsuit - Sept 17, 2024

Melissa Mancari Motion to Dismiss - Feb 14, 2025

Lee Gilley Charging Instrument + Complaint - Oct 11, 2024

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Once again, investigative journalists — aka “bloggers,” “viral podcasters,” “spewers of bilious screed” and “self-proclaimed journalists”— Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have to tear up the script as their usual onslaught of breaking news hits on production day … but this time, they only have themselves to blame.

On Tuesday, Mandy received a tip that thrice-accused rapist Bowen Turner, of Orangeburg, South Carolina, had been at his county golf course that morning throwing back beers in direct violation of his latest parole conditions. With receipts in hand, Mandy immediately went to the authorities and ole Bowen Turner was arrested that evening. 

On today’s episode, Mandy and Liz talk about the behind the scenes of Bowen’s latest run-in with the law and what happens next, plus they share recordings of Bowen talking with his parents in the days before and after his latest parole hearing this past September. One thing they learned? Bowen’s dad had predicted Bowen’s golf club demise on Tuesday. 

Also on the show, the latest in the Mica Francis case and JP Miller’s collection of frivolous lawsuits against peaceful protesters — including an email that JP sent to three of the defendants’ lawyer, offering his unsolicited ideas on how they can settle his cases against them. 

Premium members will get an extended episode cut, featuring Bowen Turner’s latest attempt as getting off the sex offender registry. 

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Premium Links and Resources

Mandy’s Instagram Post about Bowen’s Arrest - Feb 12, 2025

SCVAN’s FB Post about Bowen’s Arrest - Feb 12, 2025

Hillcrest Golf Course

#JusticeForDallas Website

Dash Cam: Thrice Accused Rapist Bowen Turner Arrested AGAIN After DUI Crash

SC Victim Assistance Network

Premium Documents:

Referenced Past Episodes: TSP 72, 73 & 86 + COJ 91

Bowen Turner’s Arrest Warrant - Feb 11, 2025

SC Dept of Probations’s Return on Rehearing - Feb 3, 2025

JP Miller’s Email to Protesters’ Lawyer

Turner Plea Hearing Transcript - 9/25/2024

SC Court of Appeals Denial: Bowen must register as sex offender - Jan 8, 2025

Bowen Turner’s Petition for Rehearing - Jan 23, 2025

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Investigative journalists — aka “bloggers,” “viral podcasters,” “spewers of bilious screed” and “self-proclaimed journalists”— Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue their in-depth coverage of the Mica Francis case with the latest on Pastor JP Miller’s legal bullying of protesters and content creators. 

On Wednesday, two more cases against the protesters were dropped, making that three out of 33. Already, JP’s sloppy attempts at silencing his detractors are being called out in court. 

Also on the show, a rundown of the accusations JP is making against the protesters and creators and a look at court documents that outline what appears to have been an ethically ambiguous relationship between JP and a neighbor, who purports to be a member of the media and therefore protected from JP’s legal retaliations. 

As JP seeks to once again take Jan Lancaster to court, Mandy and Liz explore the reasons why this one case should be considered separately from the solitary injustice happening with the rest of the protester-defendants. 

Plus, an update in the Christa Bauer Gilley case. 

Let's dive in... 🥽🦈 

Episode Resources

Protester Legal Defense Fund

“Embattled Myrtle Beach pastor J.P. Miller takes protesters to court for harassment” - The Post and Courier, Feb 5, 2025

Mica’s List & Mica’s Law

“JP Miller upset no one wants to come over and video him.” TikTok video - July 14, 2024

Referenced Episodes: TSP 84 & COJ 116

Special Thanks To Jim Bannon from The Bannon Law Group for lending his voice!!

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Premium Documents:

JP Miller’s Magistrate Court Filings

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JP Miller’s Harassment Report - May 24, 2024

Mica Francis’ Restraining Order Request - March 11, 2024

Sam Rickman’s Counterclaim - Jan 27, 2025

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue shining sunlight on the Mica Francis story. 

On today’s episode, a former church member being sued by JP Miller turns the tables on him with a fiery counterclaim. According to court filings, THREE DAYS before Mica’s death, JP asked this church member to write “Dedicated to Mica” on the website of the church’s Dare2Care program, a mission that was important to Mica. Was this unfortunate timing? Or does this point to something more nefarious?

The former church member also accuses JP of using his pulpit to shame and bully Mica and of retaliation after the church member and his wife decided they’d had enough of him and left the church. Also on the show, in one of the most deranged calls to 911 yet, JP tells police that protesters are yelling the 'n-word' at church members and could “pull a gun” at any minute and he describes them as blondes, wearing sweaters and no makeup. 

Was this JP setting the stage for the lawsuits he filed five days later? Plus, an update in the Sara Lynn Colucci case and Christa Bauer case. This episode gets deeper into these very twisted stories... 

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Episode Resources

Stephen Smith’s GoFundMe

Stephen Nicholas Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund

Sara Lynn Colucci Case Overview

“Help With Legal Defense Fund for Melissa and Sandra” GoFundMe

Premium Documents:

Lee Gilley’s Charging Instrument + Complaint - Oct 11, 2024

Sam Rickman’s Magistrate Court Summons and Complaint - Jan 10, 2025

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JP Miller’s Notice of Deposition - Jan 27, 2025

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell continue shining sunlight on the Mica Francis case and the SUNLIGHT IS WORKING.

This week, the True Sunlight Podcast dives deep into the bizarre legal world of JP Miller, the pastor at the center of so much controversy. We'll explore how JP is now suing multiple protesters and online critics for harassment and invasion of privacy, claiming they're causing him emotional and economic harm. But here's the twist: this is the same man accused of stalking his late wife, Mica, who was denied a restraining order against him.... 

On today’s episode, the LUNASHARK Team received the official coroner’s report in the death of Chris Skinner, the quadriplegic man who drowned in his neighborhood pool shortly after he reportedly confronted his wife, Suzie, and Pastor JP Miller about their alleged affair.  Was it an accident, as ruled? Or is there more to the story? We examine discrepancies in the official reports of how Chris ended up in the water... and video footage that suggest it may have been intentional...?

Also on the show, an intake form from a family law firm that JP Miller appears to have consulted in February 2024 for representation in his divorce contains some VERY interesting information, including the name of the person who referred him to the firm. Plus, JP is now suing 13 protesters and creators in Magistrate Court and we have some more insight into what he’s up to. According to a summons and complaint that was served on one of the protesters, JP is seeking a restraining order, claiming he is being harassed and he’s seeking $7,500 in damages in an invasion of privacy claim. We are officially in the Upside-Down now. After combing through JP’s claims, Mandy and Liz have a message for the judge … 

This episode gets deeper into these very twisted stories... so let's dive in. 

Episode Resources

Charlotte Korn’s Cease and Desist Letter - May 29, 2024

“Exclusive: John-Paul Miller speaks about wife Mica Miller’s death” - NewsNation, July 22, 2024

JP Miller’s 911 Calls Timeline

SC Code of Laws for Harassment & Stalking

IRS 501(c)3 Tax Guide for Churches & Religious Organizations

Previous Referenced TSP Episodes: 76, 77, 83

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